Germany’s CCM Classic Concerts Management Appoints New Leadership 

Julia Albrecht has started her role as the agency’s Director of Artists & Development

The internationally acclaimed touring and artist company, CCM Classic Concerts Management has welcomed Julia Albrecht as its new Director of Artists & Development.

With almost three decades of artist management experience, Albrecht was previously director of the KD Schmid artist management agency from 2013 to 2024. 

Among the artists she represented at KD Schmid included Adam Fischer, Delyana Lazarova, Jan Lisiecki, Cornelius Meister, Fazil Say, Christian Tetzlaff, and Daniel Müller-Schott.

From 2005 to 2013, she was the founder and manager of her own Julia Albrecht Artist Management company; between 1995 and 2004, she worked at KD Schmid as an artist manager and assistant artist manager in the public relations department. 

At CCM, Albrecht will support and develop the strategic growth of the company as it continues to represent young and established artists, as well as an international touring department presenting projects in Europe, Asia, and South America.

“I admire Julia’s dedication to music and the arts in general,” said CCM’s Managing Director Winfried Roch in the press release. “Her passion, creativity and enthusiasm perfectly align with CCM’s philosophy and its individual approach to strategically developing artists’ careers and creating international touring projects. Her varied portfolio of skills will be invaluable to CCM as we continue to lead the artists to a bright future, exploring new ways and responding to the changing nature of the music business.”

“I am delighted to become part of CCM!” Albrecht expressed. “CCM enjoys an excellent reputation in the music industry and the combination of international artist management and touring is ideal. I am particularly enthusiastic about the direct, personal interaction and the warm commitment that characterises the way of working at CCM. Being able to contribute and shape the future here is both a motivation and an honour for me.”

“I value Julia Albrecht’s professionalism, as well as her profound expertise and market knowledge, which make her stand out in the industry,” added Kristin Schuster, Director of Artist Management. “Julia Albrecht’s presence in our team underscores our ongoing commitment to excellence, integrity, and the success of our artists. I look forward to our future collaboration and warmly welcome Julia to the team!”

Founded in 1993 by Winfried Roch, CCM provides individual services and strategies for international artists, ensembles, and orchestras. Its roster includes artists such as Hélène Grimaud, Igor Levit, Diana Damrau, Iveta Apkalna, Gábor Boldoczki, Philippe Herreweghe, Antonello Manacorda, Lukas Sternath, Diana Damrau, Jonas Kaufmann, and Helmut Deutsch.